false killer whale
HONOLULU — (December 12, 2025) Thursday, the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council wrapped up a three-day virtual meeting, delivering scientific advice that will help shape decisions at the Council’s 205th meeting next week.
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![There are three false killer whale populations in waters near Hawaii: one around the main islands, one around the NWHI and a wide-ranging pelagic population. [Photo source: NMFS/Marie Hill Permit #25754] FALSE KILLER WHALE](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/false_killer_whale_0.jpg?itok=aVwQAuXQ)